Musing on the landscape: Cycling the length of Aotearoa
I decided that a Great Big Goal was needed for 2022. Like cycling from Cape Reinga to Bluff in a month. Was it even possible? I didn’t think so, until […]
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Death by 1000 projects?
Death by 1000 projects. That quote came from the recent Environmental Defense Society conference, though apologies, I’m not sure who to attribute it to. The point relates to the inefficiency […]
Research Snapshot #3
Grass-roots and responsive to local environmental issues; largely autonomous despite their dependence on project partners for goods and services; effective and resilient despite ongoing resourcing challenges. That’s a summary of […]
Conservation for the Greater Good
In the last fortnight I’ve attended two community events that have brought environmental restoration groups together. In this age where there are so many channels for communication, what interests me […]
Research Snapshot #2
Over a few short weeks in September last year, nearly 300 NZ community groups responded to an email questionnaire. Two main themes were explored – the scope and nature of […]
Finding local solutions
The Waikato Biodiversity Forum Day, this time in Taupo, provides me with yet more thought provoking perspectives on what community groups do and why. Their words strengthen, confirm and add […]
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